Key Reversal Date

While the markets are closed today, and the rally plays out, we had a key
reversal date on the 16th. They're not normally this accurate, but we've seen
a very high level of accuracy of late, so they're worth paying attention to.
Could we be at a top? Here are a couple of points:

And a second one:

While these two indicators are toppy, let's go through our whole report before
drawing conclusions...

As the week starts, we like to look at the economic calendar. Of note is the
fed minutes - these can have an influence in the market direction.

If you do some intra day trading this is even more important as the release
times, especially key reports, can represent intra day turning points.

Stock Barometer Analysis

Ignoring the barometer has cost us some returns, but we're moving towards
a top here. This is expiration week, so that, combined with the barometer remaining
in Buy Mode has me looking for prices to remain up near highs here.

The Stock Barometer is our proprietary market timing system. The direction,
slope and level of the Stock Barometer determine our outlook. For example,
if the barometer line is moving down, we are in Sell Mode. We'll target the
next key reversal date for timing. A Buy or Sell Signal is triggered when the
indicator clearly changes direction. Trend and support can override the barometer
signals.

Money Management & Stops

To trade this system, there are a few things you need to know and address
to control your risk:

This system targets intermediate term moves, of which even in the best
years, there are usually only up to 7 profitable intermediate term moves.
The rest of the year will be consolidating moves where this system will
experience small losses and gains that offset each other.

This system will usually result in losing trades more than 50% of the
time, even in our best years. The key is being positioned properly for
longer term moves when they come.

Therefore it is vitally important that you apply some form of money management
to protect your capital.

Trading a leveraged index fund will result in more risk, since you cannot
set stops and you cannot get out intraday.

Accordingly;

Make sure you set your stops so that you can lose no more than 2% per trade
(based on the QQQ if you're trading leveraged funds and options with our
trading service).

Potential Cycle Key Reversal Dates

Our next key reversal date was Saturday 2/16. 2/5 played out as a low, so
we were looking for a bounce into expirations (mid month) then a continuation
of the move lower. I didn't expect such a large move in the markets, but there
is a rush to buy into bottoms, which is a part of the reason for a potential
top here. Next key reversal is 3/20, which would be a very bearish one month
decline.

Our IRG Market Timing and Sentiment data service shows the performance of
these forecast turn dates going back to 2003 and for the remainder of 2012.
Our additional timing work is based on numerous cycles and has resulted in
the above potential reversal dates. These are not to be confused with the barometer
signals or cycle times. However, due to their past accuracy I post the dates
here.

Timing Indicators

Use the following timing/momentum indicators to assist in your trading of
the QQQ, GLD, USD, USO and TLT. They are tuned to deliver signals in line with
the Stock Barometer and we use them only in determining our overall outlook
for the market and for pinpointing market reversals. The level, direction,
and position to the zero line are keys in these indicators. For example, direction
determines mode and a buy signal 'above zero' is more bullish than a buy signal
'below zero'.

QQQ Timing Indicator (NASDAQ:QQQ)

The QQQ Spread Indicator will yield its own buy and sell signals that may
be different from the Stock Barometer. It's meant to give us a big picture
idea of the next turn in the market relative to the barometer signal.

Bonds Timing Indicator (AMEX:TLT)

Want to trade Bonds? Use our signals with Lehman's 20 year ETF AMEX:TLT. The
direction of bonds has an impact on the stock market. Normally, as bonds go
down, stocks will go up and as bonds go up, stocks will go down.

US Dollar Index Timing Indicator (INDEX:DXY)

Want to trade the US Dollar? Use our signals with the Power Shares AMEX:UUP:
US Dollar Index Bullish Fund and AMEX:UDN: US Dollar Index Bearish Fund. The
dollar direction can have an impact on the market and multinational companies
- as the dollar goes up, it lowers the earnings for multinationals and can
weaken the stock market and more so the Nasdaq.

Gold Timing Indicator (ARCX:GLD)

We're getting close to a signal on our commodity options services, so stay
tuned...

Want to trade Gold? Use our signals with the Gold ETF AMEX:GLD. Gold gives
us a general gage to the overall health of the US Economy and the markets.

OIL Timing Indicator (AMEX:USO)

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the price of oil as its level and direction has an impact on the stock market.

Secondary Stock Market Timing Indicator

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Daily Stock Market Outlook

We remain in Sell Mode, as the market bounced to retest and in the case of
the Qs, break highs. We expect a top to be in the making. But not everything
is lined up for one.

First thing that suggests we are not at a top is the indicator above - the
equity put call ratio. However, is some of the lack of change there because
of the approaching expiration? Expiration can throw off sentiment since it
is a calendar driven event. You want traders to take action as a result of
their emotions, not a pre determined date.

On another point, while we expect that the market can lift here, I don't expect
much more:

That being said, remember that the market can only go in 3 directions, and
a liquidity driven trend higher can continue significantly longer than anyone
expects. That can be fueled by bonds and that potential is there. That's my
biggest concern from our vantage point.

I'm always in search of new data series to analyze. We don't look at monthly
data because the ability to time off monthly data makes it useless as a timing
indicator. Here is the weekly oil inventory data - inverse scale. You would
expect there is an attempt to keep inventories stable. But you would expect
inventories to build in a weak economy. And in a strong economy, you would
expect inventories to be reduced. There almost appears to be a delay - as you
would expect some lag in the influence of various instruments (as we use with
some of our leading indicators).

Regards,

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